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A Better Ability to Admit Mistakes May Mitigate Medical Errors

Errors happen in dentistry and across medicine, with the worst mistakes causing as many...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save $4.1 Billion in Dental Costs

If current consumers of sugar-free chewing gum increase their consumption by just one piece...

Two-Thirds of British Adults Feel Uneasy About Dental Visits

Dental anxiety is universal. According to a survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation...

Grant to Explore Use of Nisin in Preventing Periodontal Disease

The Sunstar Foundation has awarded its first Innovation Grant to Yvonne Kapila, DDS, PhD,...

Air Techniques Pledges $5,100 to Mercy Ships

Air Techniques and US Energy Recovery have pledged $5,100 to Mercy Ships. A global...

Salivary Biomarkers May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk

Biomarkers in saliva may identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to...

Cosmetic Dentistry Market to Approach $37.8 Billion by 2021

The global cosmetic dentistry market will grow to $37.74 billion by 2021 at a...

Dental Hygienists and Therapists Push for Prescription Authority

Dental hygienists and dental therapists in the United Kingdom soon may get approval from...

Poor Oral Health Costs United Kingdom £105 Million in Sick Days

Oral health problems cost the United Kingdom more than £105 million ($135.5 million) in...

Grape Seed Extract Could Extend Lifespan of Resin Fillings

Amalgam is easier to use and less costly than composite resin in fillings, and...